New investor ! How to find Whole sale deal before they find them?

[Dymonte Thomas]

I am new to real estate investment. Retired from the NFL became a realtor but everyone as a realtor. Therefore, I want buy some  fix and flips for a few years and then get into rentals. I have met with wholesalers etc however, none of them really want to give me tips on how to find these deals like them lol I don't blame them.. However, my questions is, is there an website or something people use to call people etc? How do you guys go about finding these deals before wholesaling etc. In Colorado some of these guys up the price so much with their fees etc so just looking for tips, tricks and advice. Thanks!